Were not afraid to say it; This one-bowl chocolate cake is the ultimate chocolate cake.
Baking at home is always wonderful, but cleaning a stack of dishes is usually an unwelcome distraction.
Youll be able to make the batter and have the cake layers in the oven in no time.
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One of the unique ingredients youll see in this recipe is the addition ofespresso granules.
Even if you arent an espresso fan, dont skip it.
The process is a little more involved, but you wont regret the time used in putting it together.
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This may take a little time and patience, but youll be pleasantly surprised how wonderful it tastes.
Can This Cake Be Frozen?
Yes, this cake freezes well.
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For the best results, wrap the individual cake layers and freeze them before adding any frosting.
(Considerthis helpful guidefor additional information on freezing your cake with and without icing!)
Ingredients
Cake:
Cooking spray
1 1/2cups(about 6 3/8 oz.
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Whisk in hot water until just incorporated.
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans (about 2 1/4 cups each).
Let cakes cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Remove cake layers from pans; cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour.
Prepare the Frosting:
Bring cream and sugar to a boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally.
Pour sugar mixture into a medium bowl, and add chocolate, butter, vanilla, and salt.
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Cool and whip frosting:
Set bowl of Frosting in a large bowl of ice water.
Top with about 1 1/2 cups Frosting, and spread evenly to edges using an offset spatula.
Top with second cake layer, top side down.
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Spread remaining Frosting evenly over top and sides of Cake; decorate as desired.
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Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
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Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
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